The Academy curriculum has been designed to meet each student’s individual learning needs, so every student has the maximum opportunity to succeed and realise their ambitions. The curriculum for year 7 students focuses on foundation skills including literacy, numeracy and thinking skills.

There is a complete range of subjects, enriched by the specialisms of Mathematics and Science. Vocational courses provide students with the skills and qualifications employers are seeking such as catering, construction, hair dressing and care, and will further the employment prospects of Academy students.

Structured progression and equipping students for life in the workplace are at the heart of the design of the curriculum which leads to International Baccalaureate, A levels, vocational courses or employment.

Years 7-8 (Age 11-13) Level 2 Preparation (Key Stages)

The curriculum followed in accordance with the National Curriculum in 2007/08 is as follows:

This curriculum is currently under review.

Years 9-11 (Age 13-16) Level 2 Study (Key Stages)

Core curriculum of:

Pupils then follow achievement pathways that include:

Guidance is given to pupils to assist them in their choice of GCSE subjects and a special Parents’ Evening is held before the final decision is made. The aims of the process are to:

• Ensure each child is on the appropriate achievement pathway
• Group pupils into appropriate groups
• Provide the most appropriate curriculum to meet progression needs and requirements within each group
• Advise and guide all pupils within and retain an element of choice within each progression route
• Monitor the progress of all pupils during and after the achievement pathway process to support through to successful completion at Level 2.
• We are currently reviewing this provision

Enrichment Curriculum (examples)

We are developing a wide enrichment curriculum.